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toll cottage empingham Toll Cottage 1 Toll Cottage, Empingham - enriched with timeless glamour Do you dream of finding a chic, contemporary home with four large double bedrooms each with their own luxurious en-suites? Are you trying to find a home that’s built to the highest of specifications, where the latest technology and the very finest of finishes are included throughout? Welcome to Toll Cottage on Whitwell Road in Empingham … A dazzling, light-filled haven, designed with comfort and luxury in mind. Positioned in a prominent location in the one of the most desirable villages in Rutland, Empingham is equidistant to the two market towns of Stamford and Oakham. With Rutland Water and everything rural life has to offer on your doorstep, Empingham is unrivalled in its appeal. As soon as you arrive, you are immediately aware that a very special A made to measure home awaits. Drive through the stone pillared entrance and, as your wheels crunch on the deep gravel driveway, there is plenty of space home to suit to turn and park here or you could put your car away within your a growing family… detached garage. As you alight from your car, pause for a while beneath the oak beamed storm porch and appreciate the creamy limestone-built home with chunky oak columns that frame the front door and entrance. Once inside, you are immediately welcomed into a light, bright and spacious entrance hallway. Throw off your coats and shoes and store them in the cupboard. To your right, a cloakroom is conveniently situated here to freshen up before making your way into the home. 2 Toll Cottage Toll Cottage 3 Step to your left and enter the open plan kitchen diner - a truly breath-taking, contemporary, yet sociable kitchen Professionally designed and expertly fitted to make entertaining easy, the very latest Living the high-tech high-life… that really is the heart of the home. Sleek, glossy, white, handle-less cupboards and units are set beneath an innovative appliances have been included here with a refreshment sink fitted with opulent, sparkling ‘Volga Blue Granite’ worktop with a contrasting circular oak breakfast bar positioned at one end. boiling water and cool water dispenser tap, a Siemens coffee machine and a large Depending on the occasion; flick on the blue feature lights which complement the features of the kitchen and reflect Siemens induction hob. Additional top of the range Siemens appliances include a in the polished granite surface. Friends and family can seat themselves at the bespoke oak seating area whilst you fridge and separate freezer and after the prep’ work is done, there is also a bank of lovingly prepare a home-cooked meal without feeling excluded from the fun, chatter and laughter. three Siemens ovens and an integrated dishwasher 4 Toll Cottage Toll Cottage 5 The room widens at the far end of the kitchen and opens into a relaxed seating area that’s the perfect spot for children’s playtime or to recline and unwind at the end of the day with a magazine and a great coffee. In the warmer summer months, cast open the French doors and step down onto the terrace area and garden beyond. To keep your kitchen chore and clutter free, the laundry room is positioned near the bedrooms and fitted with plenty of storage What the owners love about living here… cupboards and a sink. You will also find a further storage cupboard conveniently located across the hallway. “The flowing layout gives our home a modern vibe with a generous feeling of space, yet it’s still really cosy - it’s so easy to live here.” 6 Toll Cottage Toll Cottage 7 For nights in and entertaining … Time now to explore the rest of the resplendent reception rooms. Open the double oak and glazed doors and make your way down four wide carpeted stairs and step into your impressive sitting room. With its dramatic high ceiling and bi-fold doors that open the width of the room, you’ll find the space is filled with lots of lovely, natural daylight. Fitted with a discreet, automatic projector screen; movie nights here will be so much fun. To celebrate special occasions and for more formal entertaining, a large dining room can be reached through double doors from the sitting room. A neat study space is also conveniently positioned here. 8 Toll Cottage Toll Cottage 9 Bed, Bath and Beyond… Toll Cottage offers you all the private space you and your And finally, the master bedroom suite is superbly family deserve with a spectacular bedroom wing. Here, designed to include a run of fitted wardrobes. This large four generously sized double bedrooms, each with their bedroom has two windows with fine garden views and own luxuriously fitted en suites, guarantee there can be no French doors that lead out onto the raised terrace garden. arguments over who gets the best room! Water and electricity connections are fitted outdoors here should you want to add your own hot tub! The On your right-hand side, you’ll discover a double bedroom en suite bathroom is truly spectacular with deep with fitted wardrobes and a very striking and impactful whirlpool jacuzzi bath with remote control, a large wash en suite with dramatic wall and floor tiling with a gorgeous hand basin with vanity unit and an enclosed, spacious shower enclosure. Bedroom two has a large picture window shower with double waterfall feature. Just add your with garden views and an en suite shower room fitted with fluffiest of towels, light some scented candles and your bold, London brick effect tiles. The third double bedroom own spa-like sanctuary awaits… is positioned at the far end of the home and has fitted cupboards with an en suite bathroom. 10 Toll Cottage Toll Cottage 11 Step outside What we love about the home… The rear, enclosed, south west facing garden was professionally designed and landscaped to create “Toll Cottage has had a thoroughly modern make-over a garden with interest, shape and texture with zoned areas perfect for entertaining and relaxing throughout the seasons. The upper terrace has plenty of space to add your own relaxed seating with a and is now a pristine, bright and well-designed home barbecue area to the side. In fact, the raised area follows the length of the house, past the French doors by the master bedroom suite – providing the perfect sheltered spot to add your own hot tub! Tiled steps perfectly suited for 21st century living and, what’s more, lead down from the terrace to tempt you on to the lawn garden with planted borders and finally, a pretty rose arch completes the garden where a gravel walkway and path directs you to the side gate and onto it’s positioned in one of Rutland’s finest villages.” the front driveway and garage. 12 Toll Cottage Toll Cottage 13 Local towns and approximate distances and travel times: Out and about Stamford: 5.3 miles (9 minutes) 5.8 miles (9 minutes) The village of Empingham is equidistant to the two regular activities and clubs taking place in the village hall Oakham: 9.6 miles (16 mins) most desirable market towns in the area; Stamford and on a weekly basis. The village is fortunate to have its own Uppingham: 11 miles (17 mins) Oakham, and sits on the edge of Rutland Water. Due to its doctors surgery with dispensary and ‘Barbara’s village store’ Witham on the Hill: 18.7 miles (24 mins) geographical position and community spirit, Empingham offers all the essentials, open seven days a week. Peterborough: 19.8 miles (29 mins) is one of the most sought after villages in the area for Corby: 20.2 miles (28 mins) relocating families with independent schooling in mind - For countryside lovers, within minutes you can reach Oundle: 28.2 miles (47 mins) Stamford Endowed Schools (SES), Oakham School, Oundle Rutland Water and there are many bridleways, footpaths and Leicester: School and Uppingham School are all within easy striking cycle routes available in the area for all abilities from taking distance and with very manageable journeys for day an easy stroll to a more challenging or even competitive pupils. In fact, SES and Oakham School currently offer a pace! Local golf courses include Luffenham Heath, Rutland privately operated return bus service via Empingham. For Water, Burghley Park Golf Club, Greetham Valley Golf The Finer Details preparatory education, there are a number of independent Club and Rutland County. At the end of an active day, treat establishments, again within easy reach including Stamford yourselves to a meal at village pub ‘The White Horse’ where Freehold tenure Junior School, Witham Hall Prep’ School, Brooke Priory excellent food is served and is a popular choice for local Gas Central heating with part underfloor heating and Copthill School. Empingham also has its own C of E residents and returning visitors to the area. uPVC triple glazed windows primary school tucked away within the heart of the village. Rutland County Council, council tax band F Many residents commute from Empingham to London EPC: C Empingham enjoys a welcoming and vibrant community on a daily basis utilising the Peterborough to Kings Cross organising Open Gardens, church fund raising events and direct service, with typical train journey times of approx.. 45 Pelham James use all reasonable endeavours to supply accurate property information in line with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. These property details do not constitute any part of the offer or contract and all measurements are approximate. The matters in these particulars should concerts, bonfire night celebrations and where international minutes or via Corby to St.